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57. Mental health of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: review of population studies

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Thompson, James M., primary, VanTil, Linda D., additional, Zamorski, Mark A., additional, Garber, Bryan, additional, Dursun, Sanela, additional, Fikretoglu, Deniz, additional, Ross, David, additional, Richardson, J. Donald, additional, Sareen, Jitender, additional, Sudom, Kerry, additional, Courchesne, Cyd, additional, and Pedlar, David J., additional

Published
2016
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60. Fast facts on Veterans’ transition experiences

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VanTil, Linda, primary, Macintosh, Stewart, additional, Thompson, James, additional, Beth MacLean, Mary, additional, Campbell, Louise, additional, Sudom, Kerry, additional, Dursun, Sanela, additional, Herron, Michael, additional, and Pedlar, David, additional

Published
2015
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64. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Health-Related Quality of Life among a Sample of Treatment- and Pension-Seeking Deployed Canadian Forces Peacekeeping Veterans

Author

Richardson, Don, Long, Mary E, and Pedlar, David J.

Subjects
peacekeepers, quality of life, posttraumatic stress disorder, Mental and Social Health, mental disorders, Psychiatric and Mental Health, health care economics and organizations, humanities
Abstract

Objectives: To examine the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in deployed Canadian Forces peacekeeping veterans, addressing associations with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression severity. Methods: Participants (n = 125) were consecutive male veterans who were referred for a psychiatric assessment. Instruments administered included the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale, Hamilton Depression Scale, Short-Form-36 Health Survey, and sociodemographic characteristics. Results: Mental HRQOL was significantly lower for peacekeepers with, than without, PTSD. Using univariate analyses, PTSD and depression severity were each significantly negatively related to mental HRQOL. In sequential regression analyses controlling for age, we found that PTSD and depression severity significantly predicted both mental and physical HRQOL. Conclusions: Veterans with PTSD have significant impairments in mental and physical HRQOL. This information is useful for clinicians and Veterans Affairs administrators working with the newer generation of veterans, as it stresses the importance of including measures of quality of life in the psychiatric evaluation of veterans to better address their rehabilitation needs

Published
2008

70. The impact of family caregiver attitudes on the use of community services for dementia care

Author

Pedlar, David J. and Biegel, David E.

Subjects
Caregivers -- Research, Dementia -- Care and treatment, Social service -- Usage, Health, Psychology and mental health, Seniors, Gerontological Society of America -- Research
Abstract

A new study of wives of dementia patients receiving community care services examines whether perceptions of service quality measured over five domains are related to the use of various discretionary and nondiscretionary services and to the number of services used. The study recognises that trust building may play an important role in forging effective links between service users and providers.

Published
1999

72. Disability correlates in Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force Veterans.

Author

Thompson, James M., Pranger, Tina, Sweet, Jill, VanTil, Linda, McColl, Mary Ann, Besemann, Markus, Shubaly, Colleen, and Pedlar, David

Abstract

Purpose: This study was undertaken to inform disability mitigation for military veterans by identifying personal, environmental, and health factors associated with activity limitations. Method: A sample of 3154 Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force Veterans who were released during 1998-2007 participated in the 2010 Survey on Transition to Civilian Life. Associations between personal and environmental factors, health conditions and activity limitations were explored using ordinal logistic regression. Results: The prevalence of activity reduction in life domains was higher than the Canadian general population (49% versus 21%), as was needing assistance with at least one activity of daily living (17% versus 5%). Prior to adjusting for health conditions, disability odds were elevated for increased age, females, non-degree post-secondary graduation, low income, junior non-commissioned members, deployment, low social support, low mastery, high life stress, and weak sense of community belonging. Reduced odds were found for private/recruit ranks. Disability odds were highest for chronic pain (10.9), any mental health condition (2.7), and musculoskeletal conditions (2.6), and there was a synergistic additive effect of physical and mental health co-occurrence. Conclusions: Disability, measured as activity limitation, was associated with a range of personal and environmental factors and health conditions, indicating multifactorial and multidisciplinary approaches to disability mitigation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2015
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85. A study of domestic service in Canada

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Pedlar, David John

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This paper is a study of domestic service in Canada. It accomplishes several objectives: (1) connects domestic service with the literature on housework; (2) presents a numerical profile describing the decline of domestic service as a component of the Canadian labour force 1891-1971; (3) explains the decline of domestic service relative to immigration and the growth of other feminized segments of the labour force; (4) identifies the work context of domestic service; (5) describes and explains the treatment of domestic servants in British Columbia labour statutes 1900-1981.

Published
1982
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87. RESPONSE TO "GENDER DIFFERENCES IN PSYCHIATRIC MORBIDITY AMONG FAMILY CAREGIVERS: A REVIEW AND ANALYSIS"

Author

Bédard, Michel, Chambers, Lori, Pedlar, David, Schulz, Richard, and Yee, Jennifer

Subjects
CAREGIVERS, SEX differences (Biology), MENTAL illness, HEALTH of caregivers, PATHOLOGICAL psychology, MENTAL health
Abstract

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Gender Differences in Psychiatric Morbidity Among Family Caregivers: A Review and Analysis," by Drs. Jennifer Yee and Richard Schultz from the April 2000 issue of the journal. A response letter from the authors is also presented.

Published
2000

88. Overgrown lawn: Military Veteran no longer able to maintain the yard.

Author

Sloan J, Caron-Boulet N, Pedlar D, and Thompson JM

Subjects
Canada, Disability Evaluation, Humans, Quality of Life, Activities of Daily Living, Family Practice, Health Services for the Aged organization & administration, Home Care Services organization & administration, Veterans
Published
2009

89. Increasing value for money in the Canadian healthcare system: new findings and the case for integrated care for seniors.

Author

Hollander MJ, Miller JA, MacAdam M, Chappell N, and Pedlar D

Subjects
Aged, Canada, Delivery of Health Care, Home Care Services economics, Home Care Services statistics & numerical data, Humans, National Health Programs, Nursing Homes economics, Nursing Homes statistics & numerical data, Delivery of Health Care, Integrated economics, Geriatric Nursing economics
Abstract

Given the recent economic climate and increasing costs in the Canadian healthcare system, we must ensure that we are getting the best value for money possible. This article presents new findings and a broad weight of evidence to make the case that it is possible to obtain better value for money in our healthcare system by adopting models of integrated care delivery for seniors and others with ongoing care needs.

Published
2009
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90. The Overseas Service Veteran (OSV) At Home Pilot: how choice of care may affect use of nursing home beds and waiting lists.

Author

Pedlar D and Walker J

Subjects
Canada, Humans, Pilot Projects, Choice Behavior, Long-Term Care statistics & numerical data, Nursing Homes statistics & numerical data, Veterans, Waiting Lists
Abstract

In 1999 Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) implemented the Overseas Service Veterans (OSV) At Home Pilot Project in response to the problem that a growing number of clients were on waiting lists for beds in long-term care facilities. The At Home pilot offered certain clients on waiting lists, who met nursing-level care and military-service requirements, access to home care and treatment services for which they had previously been ineligible. A review of the pilot showed that a large majority of clients preferred to remain at home, with support, rather than accept a long-term care placement, even when a bed became available. The pilot has helped reduce waiting times for nursing home beds and may have important implications for reducing costs and the demand for long-term care beds.

Published
2004
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